The Best Spring Mountain Bike Tires

Specialized Ground Control

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Part of Specialized’s XC Trail line, the Ground Control is a solid choice for just about any trail conditions, save boggy mud. Lugs are sharp edged with a closely spaced center knob sequence for increased traction without significant rolling speed reduction. Open lug spacing alleviates clogging, while stable shoulder knobs allow you to confidently attack sharp, high-speed turns. The Ground Control comes in a wide variety of models to address various riding conditions. Casings range from hearty 60tpi for burly all-mountain efforts, to supple, lightweight 120tpi for the racer crowd. Same goes for compound options, which range from tough 70a to more grippy 50a.